Get the Look: Holiday Glam

Get the Look: Holiday Glam
with
Lise Watier, Make Up For Ever

Photographer: Camille Rojas, Makeup: Joy David-Tilberg, Model: Jenna (Peggi Lepage) Assistant: Heather

Glitter, sparkle, and shimmer is in full force now that the holidays are just around the corner! Don't be afraid to add a little bling to your look as you head out to your many holiday parties.

The look I created is classic Old Hollywood with a slight twist. It's all about glowing skin, bold brows, winged liner and bold luscious lips. Take this iconic look and play around with different colours.

Get the Look:

1. Even out your skin with a foundation that has a semi-matte finish and good coverage.
2. To balance a bold lip you need to have a full brow. I used Make Up For Ever's Aqua Brow which is a water-proof formula. If you're new to filling in your brows, using this gel will take some time to get used to but you can be sure your brows will be there until you remove your makeup! The best way to use this is to dab a pin-size drop onto your hand and dip your angled brush in it. Remove the excess off on a tissue. Use light strokes in the direction of your hair growth and only apply where you need it. If you need to soften or blend, do it quickly because it sets rather quickly. This is excellent over top of faded tattooed brows too.
3. If you love cream shadows that won't budge you must have the Make Up For Ever Black Tango Palette (limited edition palette for the holidays). I adore these shadows because they glide onto the eyes and blend superbly! The palette includes black with red highlights, black with green highlights, black with blue highlights and an ivory shade. For this look, I used the Ivory shade as the base and concentrated more in the inner corner and brow bone. Rather than using a traditional black liner, I chose the black with blue highlights which is just beautiful. It has a slight metallic finish and looks stunning when the light catches it. I used a thin liner brush and gradually thickened the line until I was satisfied with the shape.
4. Over top of the ivory shade from MUFE, I used this absolutely stunning gold shadow from Lise Watier. I also used this to highlight her cheekbones, cupid's bow and even dabbed some onto the lips. It has to be one of my favourite gold shadows I own. The texture is luxurious and is velvety smooth. I was a little bummed when I received it though because it was shattered. I will have to give it some makeup fix TLC - I love it that much!
5. With all the yummy eats you'll be chomping on and champagne you'll be sipping, you'll want a lip colour that won't budge. If you haven't tried Make Up For Ever's Aqua Rouge lippies you must. It's one of the best long-lasting formulas I've tried and it doesn't dry out the lips. The clear gloss keeps your lips hydrated for a long time even after eating. The shine disappears but the gloss keeps your lips feeling comfortable. I used #9 on Jenna which is a gorgeous burgundy shade. The gold shimmer looks amazing over top. Just add a little to the center of your lips.

Give your hair some sexy waves, add some blingy jewelry and your holiday glam look is complete!

Sun Care Moment: Lise Watier Sun Smart Tinted Universal UV Shield SPF 30

I hate wearing a swimsuit, but I LOVE seeing my boys build sand castles and splash in the water. 

Lise Watier's Sun Smart Tinted Universal UV Shield SPF 30 ($39 CAD) has become my summer must-have when I'm frolicking at the beach. It's a sunscreen for the face that gives you a bit of coverage, radiance, and bronzey colour. I've been allergic to some sunscreens in the past, but this one is chemical-sunscreen free, paraben-free, and oil-free. It goes on smooth like a lotion and dries almost like a mattifier so your skin won't feel sticky or greasy. My Becca Beach Tints apply beautifully over top. Yes, I like to wear a little makeup to the beach - don't judge! You need a little blusher to enhance that sun-kissed glow right? 

When it's first applied, it looks a tad lighter on my skin but once absorbed it disappears mimicking a natural tan glow. It comes in a portable squeeze tube so just toss into your pretty beach bag for touch-ups! 

What do you use to protect your skin from the sun? 

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and The Bay.

www.lisewatier.com

Product was sent for editorial consideration and I truly love it. 

Beauty Feature: Mascara's Battle It Out Round 5!

Back in October of 2008, Makeup Junkie tested and reviewed 10 must-have mascaras and we had a blast doing it! We've gone and tested more mascaras just in time for the hot, sweaty, summer season. If you've been searching for the perfect mascara and don't want to dish out a lot of money to do it, read on because we've got you covered! (Results may vary and can perform differently on everyone.)

Mascara: Stila Convertible Mascara
Rating: 9.5 winks
Price: $22 USD
Special Feature: Innovative polymer formula encases each lash with smudge-proof, water-resistant tubes. Double-ended brush: large brush volumizes and defines while thinner brush defines the lower and harder-to-reach lashes.
Smudge-factor: none!!
Clump-factor: none
Lengthening: yes
Volume: Definitely
Wand: Medium and thin brush
For: Gals who want everything out of a mascara with extra definition.
Overall: I've never tried any mascaras from Stila and was pleasantly surprised that this mascara performed so amazingly! You get it all plus it's one of the few mascaras that didn't smudge or smear after a long day at work. I would have given it a perfect 10, but washing the "mascara tubes" can get a little messy. Expect to invest an extra 5 minutes cleaning the tubes off.

Mascara: Dior Diorshow Waterproof Mascara
Rating: 6.5 winks
Price: $24 USD
Special Feature: Waterproof version of the cult classic, Dior Diorshow Mascara. Big fat wand for big fat lashes.
Smudge-factor: yes, very smudgy - boo!
Clump-factor: none
Lengthening: yes
Volume: extreme
Wand: Big fat brush
For: Gals who want big volume, dramatic lashes, and don't normally smudge.
Overall: I was sadly disappointed in this must-have cult fave. Big voluminous lashes - check. Smudgy-smeared mess - check! I figured the water-proof version would not smudge but I couldn't be anymore wrong. I really loved how dramatically long and full my lashes looked but hated the smeary mess it made throughout the day. I found the big fat brush quickly coated my lashes but it was hard not to get the mascara all over my lids. The icing on the cake - the high price tag. All in all, gals who don't have a problem with smearing will love the big faux lash effect but you can probably get the same effect for cheaper.

Mascara: Flirt! Lash-A-Delic in Groovy Blue
Rating: 8 winks
Price: $14 USD
Special Feature: Buildable colour and definition.
Smudge-factor: no
Clump-factor: none
Lengthening: yes
Volume: natural volume but buildable
Wand: medium wand
For: Gals who want electric colour and fun, bold lashes.
Overall: Love! Adding a bright colour on the lashes adds an element of surprise. It's unexpected and gives a fun twist on your everyday makeup. Groovy Blue is bold but really makes brown eyes pop! If wearing blue on its own is too bright for you, swipe this over your favourite black mascara to tone down the blue. You'll love the volume, lift, and definition this mascara gives you - and not to mention the hot pink packaging! Also available in Boogie Brown and Mod Black.

Mascara: Benefit BADgal Waterproof Mascara
Rating: 6.5 winks
Price: $19 USD
Special Feature: Waterproof version of the best-selling original, BADgal Mascara. Waterproof and smudge-proof formula that gives you the same voluminous effect as the original.
Smudge-factor: yes!
Clump-factor: none
Lengthening: yes
Volume: yes
Wand: medium wand not like the original fat brush
For: Gals who want lushes lashes while singin' in the rain. Good for those who don't have a problem with smudging.
Overall: Another mascara I had high hopes for. I definitely preferred this brush over the original one because it was easier to coat each lash without the mess. I also liked the lift and volume it gave. I did NOT like the smeary mess it made. It's not fun walking around thinking you look great only to discover hours later that you have mascara smeared all over your bottom lash line. I guess I'm just not one of the lucky ones who don't have smudging issues!


Mascara: CARGO blu_ray Mascara
Rating: 7 winks
Price: $20 USD
Special Feature: Comb-like brush allows for extra definition and a natural finish. Made for high-definition film.
Smudge-factor: a little
Clump-factor: none
Lengthening: yes
Volume: natural but buildable
Wand: comb-like wand
For: Gals who want extra definition and natural volume.
Overall: You can expect good lift and no clumping with this mascara. The comb-like brush also allows you to get right to the root and those hard-to-reach lashes. If you like a natural finish then this mascara is great, but if you want more volume you can add a few more coats. But if volume is what you want then just go with a volumizing mascara. The mascara smeared a little but surprisingly not as bad as the waterproof brands. While it gave good lift on first application, my lashes did start to droop throughout the day. Bottom line, for those who have naturally voluminous lashes and just want a natural finish and extra definition, then this mascara gets the job done.

Mascara: Anastasia Lash Lifting Mascara
Rating: 7.5 winks
Price: $22 USD
Special Feature: A multi-effect volume mascara that is formulated with hard waxes and synthetic polymers. Creamy formula conditions lashes.
Smudge-factor: a little
Clump-factor: none
Lengthening: yes
Volume: yes
Wand: medium wand
For: Gals who love volume and want to reapply without the clumps.
Overall: I am a huge fan of Anastasia's brow line and was excited to try this mascara. The mascara gave instant volume and lift from the first swipe. I was able to reapply more mascara for extra volume without clumping. It smeared just a bit on the outer corner but nothing too noticeable. All in all, it's a good mascara but you can probably get the same results with a cheaper brand.


Mascara: CoverGirl LashBlast Luxe Mascara
Rating: 7 winks
Price: $8.99 CDN
Special Feature: Blackest-black formula, now tinted with luxe shimmers. Giant luxe brush helps blast lashes to their biggest, boldest and most beautifully shimmering.
Smudge-factor: a little
Clump-factor: none
Lengthening: yes
Volume: yes
Wand: fat wand
For: Gals who loved the original LashBlast mascara but want to give their eyes more attention with some shimma'.
Overall: I'm a huge fan of the original LashBlast waterproof formula, however, while it gives you the same big volume, I found the shimmer really subtle. What's the point of a shimmer mascara if you can barely see it? I applied a few more coats and was able to see it shimmer in the right light. It's kind of gimmicky but fun for perking up those lashes for a night time event.

Mascara: Maybelline Lash Stiletto
Rating: 6.5 winks
Price: $9.29 CDN
Special Feature: Elastic formula stretches lashes up to 70% visibly longer in one step. Pro Vitamin B-5 and silk protein strengthen and condition for hi-gloss black-patent shine.
Smudge-factor: a lot
Clump-factor: none
Lengthening: yes
Volume: yes
Wand: wand is tapered at the end
For: Gals who want sky-high length and glossy shine.
Overall: This mascara gave good lift and length but nothing extreme compared to other lengthening mascaras. I found the length of my lashes to look the exact same compared to that of a volumizing mascara. I did like the wet glossy finish it gave my lashes but hated how much it smeared and smudged. The tapered brush made coating each lash really easy but overall didn't win me over.

Mascara: Kiehl's Marvelous Mineral Mascara
Rating: 7.5 winks
Price: $16.50 USD
Special Feature: Mineral pigments add natura rich colour. Anacia Senegal thickens for length and volume.
Smudge-factor: none
Clump-factor: none
Lengthening: natural
Volume: natural
Wand: medium
For: Gals who are looking for something all natural for the lashes in every way - natural finish and natural ingredients.
Overall: I like the natural ingredient factor, however, the finish was too natural for my almost non-existent lashes. This is great for the "no-makeup-makeup-look" when going to the gym when you just want a little definition. The volume is buildable but it took several coats before I was satisfied with the volume. At least there are no clumps! Amazingly, it did not smudge. Not sure if that has anything to do with the mineral pigment possibly working like a stain on the lashes.

Mascara: Lise Watier 24 Hrs Glam Mascara
Rating: 4.5 winks
Price: $20 CDN
Special Feature: Elastic polymer formula and Flexi-QueenTM brush surrounds each lash with 3D waterproof film for 24 hour glamourous look. Waterproof and resists sweat, humidity and tears.
Smudge-factor: none but it did flake
Clump-factor: very clumpy
Lengthening: yes
Volume: yes
Wand: medium
For: Gals who want glamourous volume all day and all night.
Overall: Do not attempt a 2nd coat if you want to avoid a clumpy, spidery-mess. It's no joke when they say it's elastic. When I applied a 2nd coat the elastic fibers stuck to each other. It was like stringy cheese! It would also pull some of the first coat off which was very annoying. When I attempted to comb the clumps out, I ended up taking the mascara off instead and had to reapply in some areas. There was no smudging but the mascara did flake a lot. While the lift and volume lasted all day, my lashes looked like a mess.

To view previous mascara reviews click Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Round 4!

What's #1 on your mascara list? Have you tried any of these? Makeup Junkie wants to know!

Holiday Looks: Lise Watier Pink Diamonds

Makeup Junkie has been featuring Lise Watier products all week for the line's stunning Holiday Collection that makes a great gift (to give or to keep!). This last installment will feature Pink Diamonds, the signature look and name of Lise Watier's 2008 Holiday Collection, as featured on the model above. The Pink Diamonds look features two key products (see below) from the collection: the Pink Diamonds Palette ($36) for mesmerizing eyes and Pink Icing Lipstick ($18) for a stand-out pout!The Pink Diamonds Palette has five rich and pigmented shades that are perfect for that holiday look. The gorgeous colours of pearl white, vivid fuchsia, metallic silver, black sparkle, and gold shimmer come in a fashionable mock-croc palette. Each eyeshadow glides on smoothly for vibrant colours that will last you well into the evening. Use all five eyeshadows simultaneously (as on the model above) or any combination your heart desires! You'll have fun experimenting with the colours and textures of this palette, and you'll have a multitude of looks to carry you forward into the New Year!

Lise Watier's Pink Icing Lipstick is literally that - like icing on the cake! The creamy and metallic texture of this intense fuchsia looks and feels great on the lips. Use Pink Icing with Lise Watier's Black Stars Pencils or Precious (Liquid) Eyeliners for a bold lip look. Or pair it with the Pink Diamonds palette for a dramatic look that will have you set for any holiday party! Watch out for that mistletoe :)

The signature Pink Diamonds collection is perfectly named - just like diamonds, the make-up of this collection is a girl's best friend! Enjoy and Happy Holidays to all!

To see more Makeup Junkie coverage of the gorgeous products from Lise Watier, check these out:
24 Carats Gloss and Precious Eyeliners
Magic Pearls Eyeshadow and Black Stars Eyeliner Pencil

Holiday Look: Lise Watier Part II

...Lise Watier Holiday Collection continued!

II. 24 Carats Lip Gloss and Precious Eyeliners Liquid Liner Duo
With Lise Watier’s 24 Carats Lip Gloss and Precious Eyeliners Duo in tow, the hanging Christmas lights won’t be the only thing sparkling this season. The warm gold gloss and metallic liquid liners will help you achieve a delightfully rich holiday look!
24 Carats (pictured above) is a warm gold gloss with sparkles that brilliantly reflect the light. It has just enough stick to keep the sparkle where you apply it and feels comfortable on the lips. The gloss can be a bit gooey when coming out of the tube, but you quickly forget about that once you see the results. Usually I’m not a fan of smells when it comes to make-up, but the vanilla scent is so light that I actually find it pleasant! You can use 24 Carats on top of bare lips for a perfect pairing with a smoky eye (a la Magic Eye Pearls eyeshadow and eyeliner combination as in the previous post). Or layer it atop your favourite lipstick to kick up your lip look with some glitter. Any way you wear it, Lise Watier’s 24 Carats gloss is sure to give you a look that sparkles this holiday!

In addition to a smoky eye, another great pairing for 24 Carats is the liquid liner duo of Precious Eyeliners (see pic above). The liner comes with classic black on one end, and either metallic gold or silver on the other end. For a precious metals inspired look, apply the metallic eyeliner first keeping it tight to the lashline and drawing it slightly thicker. Use the black liquid liner next and again keep it tight to the lash line, but this time using a lighter hand to draw a thinner line. You can even smudge the metallic liquid liner to get a long-lasting intense eyeshadow effect. Just be sure to work quick, as lliquid iner generally tends to dry up fairly quickly. The two-in-one action of the liner duo is fab - just pop that baby in your purse, and you’re set for when need to take your daytime look into night!

24 Carats Gloss and Precious Eyeliners Duo make a killer combination, but both of these products can be mixed with the other fabulous products of Lise Watier's collection. See more from Lise Watier here!

Holiday Look: Lise Watier Part I

We’re closing in on those last few days of shopping for the Christmas season! For any last minute shoppers out there and any Makeup Junkies looking to spruce up their holiday looks – we have you covered! There are plenty of options to choose from with the gorgeous Lise Watier Holiday Collection 2008. (In fact, there are so many products Makeup Junkie loves from Lise Watier that we'll be reviewing them in several posts!) The products and colours of this collection suit a host of skin tones and Christmas wish lists!

I. Lise Watier’s Magic Pearls Eyeshadow & Black Stars Eyeliner Pencil
Lise Watier’s Magic Pearls Eyeshadows ($20) are dome-baked in an eye-catching swirl of colour. Choose from one of three swirl combinations: Gold, Orchid or Teal. The pigmented eyeshadows glide on smoothly in a colour that first appears to be black - but as you tilt your head in the light, you notice a subtle tint of the colour portion of the eyeshadow. When paired with one of the matching eyeliner pencils [in Black Gold, Black Orchid & Black Teal ($16)], the result is absolutely eye-catching!
I sampled Magic Pearls Eyeshadow in Orchid and paired it with its counterpart Black Stars Pencil in Black Orchid, a deep violet colour with small light-reflecting sparkles. The result was a sultry smoky eye that was fitting for an evening out. I love that the eyeliner is waterproof and long-wearing, which means you can party into the night without worrying about exaggerated raccoon eyes!

ARTIST TIP: Use Magic Pearls Eye Pearls eyeshadow with some water or Lise Watier Magnifix (an eyeshadow mixing medium) to produce a more intense liquid liner like effect.

Believe me, once you take a look at these shadows and liners – you’ll be thinking that they’re just too pretty to give away! So much for being done your Christmas shopping, but hey at least you'll look fab for all that partying!

Stay tuned for more from Lise Watier!!

Holiday Look: Classic Smokey Eye

The "smokey eye" is like a little black dress - it's classic and will never go out of style. Whether your wining and dining with friends or checking out the bar scene this holiday season, smokey eyes will always work and keep you looking glamourous.


1. Lise Watier Smokey Eye Kit ($34 CAD) has everything you need in one little kit! The set includes Solo Eye Shadows in Ecru mat and Charbon , Waterproof Eyeliner in Noir Intense, and a duo ended eyeshadow brush for perfect application. Ecru mat is a perfect base with the right mixture of beige and pale pink to brighten up the eyes. Rather than it being matte, the texture has a gorgeous subtle sheen. Charbon is not at all your typical black - it's better. The shade is a like a gun-metal grey mixed with black and has flecks of gold and silver in it. Noir Intense eyeliner glides on smoothly and stays put all night. The kit even comes with step-by-step instructions for achieving a smokey eye! You can also watch Lise Watier's Beauty Clips for a lesson on creating a smokey eye using these products! Click here to watch.

2. CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 1- Kit Shadow in Shimmering Onyx ($4 CAD) is a definite must for this season! This shimmery black shadow is gorgeous for creating a smokey eye with a little dash of twinkle. Dust from lash line to crease and add to the bottom lash line. To add more drama, wet your brush before dipping into the powder and smudge into lash line. The result is smoldering and will last much longer when applied wet. Pigment is strong and blends beautifully. At $4 a pop, this shadow is a steal!

Have you tried these products? Love 'em? Hate 'em?

Makeup Junkie Readers' Beauty Stash Awards 2008 - Best In Eyes!

If you aren't up-to-date, Makeup Junkie is on round 3 of our Makeup Junkie Readers' Beauty Stash Awards 2008 featuring Best in Eyes and Brows! Makeup Junkie wants to know what your favourite eye shadow launch was, which mascara is your ultimate mascara, and what keeps your shadow on all day! We have many amazing beauty prizes to announce in the next week, so be sure to check back everyday for new surveys and prizes. We have posted our surveys and give aways on the right hand side at the top for those that missed our previous survey and prize announcements!

Here are the contest details:

To vote visit: Best In Eyes and Brows 2008
Start: November 24, 2008, 12:30 pm
End: November 27, 2008 12 pm
Give Away: 1 lucky winner will win the new Holiday collection from Lise Watier, Pink Diamonds! You will receive: Diamant Rose Palette, ($36 CAD), Midnight Pearls Eye Shadow in Orchid ($20 CAD), Black Stars Pencil in Orchid ($16 CAD), Precious Eye Liners in Gold ($20 CAD), Rouge Garmand Lipstick in Pink Icing ($18 USD), Gloss 24 Carats ($17 CAD), Caresse Precieuse in Diamant ($25 CAD), Desirable Ring Solid Perfume adorned with Swarovksi crystals ($40 CAD), and Nail Enamel in Midnight Orchid (LOVE!) and Pink Icing each $7 CAD!
Announced: Winner will be randomly chosen on December 1, after 12:30 pm!

Stay tuned for my review of this must-have holiday collection! Visit Lise Watier's new site makeover at www.lisewatier.com!

Think Pink: Lise Watier Pink Tribute Palette and Day 10 Pink Product of The Day

There's no better way to carry around your favourite pink lippies than in a chic and handy palette pocketbook. Lise Watier Pink Tribute Palette ($29 USD) offers 5 beautiful shades of pink specially selected for the Canadian Cancer Society. The lip shades offer 2 formulas and are showcased in a convenient pink croco compact.

I'm wearing the bright raspberry pink shade which is also Day 10, pink product of the day. The pigment is rich and applies exceptionally smooth. I dabbed the middle shade, a neutral rose shimmer to the center of the lips to give a nice highlight. You can wear it shade on its own or combine together to create another beautiful shade. If you love pink, then you'll love this palette!
Available in Shoppers Drug Marts across Canada throughout October.

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Fall Beauty Trends: Lise Watier Goes Les Cachemires

When I think of Fall, autumn leaves and cozy sweaters come to mind. Inspired by the serene beauty of the autumn season and the softness of cashmere sweaters, Lise Watier's fall collection, Les Cachemires, draws you into an array of soft blues, greyed taupes and soft plums.

Shadow palettes packaged in adorable sequenced sweater pouches, are available in two looks: Blue Inspiration and Plum Inspiration.

Each palette contains 4 shades. Plum inspiration ($24 CAD) is a beautiful mix of plums, brown, and beige.

I love palettes because you can create all sort of different looks ranging from natural to dramatic. The soft violet shade really has a subtle shimmer and brightens up the eyes. It makes brown eyes pop even more. The bisque shade is perfect as a base or highlighting. The metallic brown is gorgeous any time of the day. The prune shade is lovely for lining the eyes or in the crease for definition and drama. The shadows wear well and don't crease. The textures are smooth and blend easily onto the skin. Perfect palette for Fall!

Play up those eyes with Metal Liner Lilas ($18 CAD). It's a fun lilac liner with sparkle. The thin little brush makes it easy to layer for more less or more colour. I prefer the brush to be a bit thicker and firmer but I was still able to line the eyes and wing it out.

My favourite of the collection and because I love lip products is the Plumpissimo Le Gloss Peche ($20 CAD). It's a fabulous shimmery peach perfect enough to complete any look. These glosses plump your lips without the irritating sting and glide on smoothly, never sticky. Also in the collection is a gorgeous lipstick, Rouge Gourmand Pecan Pie ($18 CAD). It is a shimmery lipstick in a beautiful warm tone. The texture is smooth and applies as a full colour. Lovely choice to compliment a plum palette.

To get the Plum Inspiration look click here.

Have you tried Lise Watier's Fall collection? Love it? Hate it?

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Beauty Review: Lise Watier Couler Folle Summer Shades

Just because Fall is approaching doesn't mean we have to stop all the Summer fun! Lise Watier has added 2 new shades to the line's popular Couler Folle Loose Powder Eyeshadows! Rich in colour, these loose shadows create a shimmering effect that can both be worn on its own for a natural finish or with the Metamorfix Liquid Transformer for more glamour and intensity.

Couler Folle Folie Aqua ($18 CAD): This pretty aqua green is the newest addition to the regular line! On its own, it applies a soft shimmery aqua but mixed with the Metamorfix Liquid Transformer the colour is more vibrant and the eyes sparkle! If applying all across the eye is too much for you, use the angled brush and apply it as a liner with a neutral shadow for a hint of colour and sparkle. Drop a bit of the liquid transformer onto the lid of the shadow, then dip the eyeliner brush into the liquid.

Couler Folle Folie Ciel ($18 CAD Limited Edition): This icy blue shade is a limited edition shade so get it while it lasts! Have some fun with colour and go tropical by mixing Ciel and Aqua together like in the picture above. Don't through away your blues just yet! You'll be seeing more of this colour and other shades of blue return for Fall!

Folie D'Amour and Folie de Bronze ($18 CAD): I also got to try d'amour which is the rosy pink shade and de bronze which I LOVE! I love mixing it with the Metamorfix Liquid Transformer because the shimmer and colour is so luxe.

Have you tried these lovelies? Love it? Hate it?

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Beauty Review: Bronze Me Up With Lise Watier Havana Bronzing Collection

Looking at past photos from the icy cold months, I realized this ol' chick looks better with some colour! Now that there are many bronzing products on the market there's no excuse to look pasty white! Thanks to Lise Watier's Havana Bronzing Collection I can look sun-kissed and luminous all summer long. The collection includes Havana Dry Oil Body Glow, Havana Precious Bronzing Pearls, and Havana Sun Dust Bronzing Powder.


Havana Dry Oil Body Glow ($38 CAD): If you want gorgeous bronzed looking skin, this bottle of sparkling bronze oil will not only enhance but highlight that summer glow. This beautiful body oil is easy to apply and melts right into the skin with no greasy residue. It is formulated with a light sunscreen and enriched with emollients and Vitamin E, leaving your skin lusciously smooth. Great for all over the body especially on your legs! A summer must-have!


Havana Precious Bronzing Pearls ($38 CAD): These pretty little pearls in matte and pearl finishes are a combo of pink, white, and brown giving you the perfect tan! Buff it onto all over your face in a circular motion or apply only where the sun naturally hits you. I also love brushing it over the lids for a shimmery finish and for a little sparkle on the decollete. This works beautifully on all skin tones.


Havana Sun Dust Bronzing Powder ($30 CAD): This duo bronzing powder has become a staple in my makeup bag. On one side you have a matte bronzer (although it doesn't stay matte for two long and on the other side you have a shimmery bronze powder that can be used for colour on the cheeks or eyes or as an overall glowy finish to your face and body. I thought the sparkling powder would be too much for me but it looks really beautiful on the skin. Ever since I've started wearing it, I've been getting lots of compliments! I like to contour with the matte side and add the shimmery side to my cheeks and eyes. You can also mix the two together for an all-over even finish. It comes in a chic bronze compact with a decent size mirror for touch-ups. My kind of bronzer!

For more information visit www.lisewatier.com

Happy shopping!

Beauty Review: Lise Watier La Toscana Summer Collection Makes Me Dream of Italy!

Colours inspired by the beautiful land and seascapes of Tuscany, Lise Watier La Toscana Summer collection brings us hues and textures to touch all senses! La Toscana includes two eye colour palettes, Mer and Terre, Glitter Pencils, Pink Marble Blush, and Toscana Gloss Sticks.


Terre Eye Palette: I received this gorgeous shadow palette of metallic greens, one emerald the other woodsy, and a silky copper and polished beige. This palette offers many colour combos that you can wear during the day and into the night. The texture is velvety soft and long-lasting. I love the sleek copper packaging and convenient mirror for quick touch-ups. For day, try the beige shade as your base, emerald on the lid, and add definition with the woodsy green. For night, apply the woodsy green all over lid and into crease for sultry sexy eyes and apply the copper shade on the bottom lash line to make eyes pop.

Vert and Violet Glitter Pencils: When it comes to glitter pencils, I'm usually "take it or leave it" but mostly "leave it". I know lots of women love glitter pencils and why not? They add an element of fun to otherwise boring makeup. In my experience, the glitter particles irritate my eyes, fall off onto my face, and feel pretty rough gliding on. I was skeptical when I received Vert and Violet but I was pleasantly surprised! The glitter didn't fall off and the pencil applied smoothly with no tugging. Vert is a lovely olive green and Violet is a deep purple. If you're scared of wearing colour all over your lids, this is the perfect alternative. The glitter particles are also micro, definitely not over-the-top. Don't be afraid to glitz it up at night with these glitter pencils!

Pink Marble Blush: If you like shimmery, glowy cheeks Pink Marble Blush gives you subtle definition with a radiant finish! It is the perfect combination of pink and copper: pearly pink, deep pink, and golden pink in a marbelized spiral. These lovely shades of pink are the perfect compliment to colourful eyes.

Gloss Stick in Orange: I am a sucker for glossy lipsticks! Toscana Gloss Stick is formulated with an olive oil base so you can imagine how ultra moisturizing and creamy it is on your lips. The colour is sheer but definitely stronger than your average gloss. The shine doesn't last too long but the colour does. I love Orange, a shimmery orange-coral. It is the ultimate summer shade!

La Toscana is a Limited-Edition collection and is available now at select locations in North America. For more information visit www.lisewatier.com. Happy shopping!

Beauty 101: Makeup Junkie Springs Into Summer Part 2!

Ahh, Spring is in the air and Summer is just around the corner! Part 1 of Beauty 101: Beauty Prep For Summer, was all about keeping your skin looking flawless from head to toe. This post gives you the scoop on some hot beauty products for Spring and Summer that my makeup bag can't live without!

Three Custom products are quickly taking over my makeup stash! Is your makeup routine in need of some colour? Check out reviews from my new favourites Light Brights lipstick, Miami Glamour collection and the free mascara you receive when you purchase Poppy Lip and Cheek Stain and Peacock eye shadow! Click here for details on the promo. Ends April 30th! To read my reviews click here.

Exotic beauties don't fret because there is a makeup line that was created with you in mind! Vasanti Cosmetics caters to every woman from fair to deep dark and their informative site makes picking the right colours easy. Last week I began Part 1 of my reviews and you can check out Part 2 featuring the Manhattan 24/7 Eye Colour Palette and Tinted Lip Balm in Bahamas, a natural plum brown! Pretty! Click here for more.I wasn't really a fan of plumping glosses until now. Lise Watier Plumpissimo glosses are available in 6 beautiful hues for Spring and Summer! The line also features La Base, a plumping anti-aging Lip Primer with collagen micro-spheres. Click here to read more!

Loose Lips New York features some Spring/Summer must-haves that will get you noticed in all the right ways! One of my favourite products from the line I reviewed last year was Indelible Gel Liner in Black Cherry. Since the gel liners were such a hit, Loose Lips New York has come out with Indelible Creme Eye Shadow, another new favourite! Click here to read more.

A while ago I wrote about Make Up For Ever's Aqua Eyes liner being just kind of "meh" for me. Well, I've given it another try and have changed my tune! Click here to read more.

What are your must-haves for Spring/Summer? Have you tried any of my must-haves from the list? Love it? Hate it? Happy shopping!